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Rongsted Family History

Rongsted Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rongstad, Rogstad, Ringstad, Sangster, Onstad, Hogsed, Rolstad

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Where is the Rongsted family from?

You can see how Rongsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rongsted family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rongsted family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rongsted's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rongsted families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rongsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rongsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rongsted census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Rongsted. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Rongsted. For the veterans among your Rongsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rongsted lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Rongsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rongsted in 1965 was 65, and 82 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rongsted ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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